Community Corner

5 Things to Know Today, April 2

The city planners meet, the school board hears its budget options, and more...

1. The Easton Area School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at . The purpose is for district Chief Operating Officer Michael Simonetta to present three different tax plans, and also discuss ways of balancing this year's budget.

2. meets Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.

3. Remember: street sweeping resumes in the city this week. We've recently written about the city's , as well as some updated routes for .

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4. This isn't happening in the city, but close by: the Lehigh Valley Tea Party is hosting a for the men running for U.S. Senate this year. It's happening Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township.

5. Today is April 2. John Gotti was convicted of murder 20 years ago today. On a lighter note, it's also International Children's Book Day. 

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